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PlayStation®3 System Software Update

PlayStation®3 Software Update Version 4.25

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Downloading and installing the PlayStation®3 system software update will update your PS3™ system's operating system to include the latest security patches, settings, features and other items. We encourage you to check this page from time to time for system software updates and to always maintain your system to use the latest version of the system software.

An update to the PS3™ system software was released on September 12, 2012. You can use this update to upgrade your system software to version 4.25.

If your PS3™ system software version is 4.25 (or later), you do not need to perform this update. To check the version of your system software, go to Settings (Settings) > System Update (System Settings) > [System Information].

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The PlayStation®3 system software version 4.25 (with 4.20 and 4.21) update includes the following :

Increased capacity for online storage with the PlayStation®Plus service

The amount of saved data you can save in online storage is now increased. To use this feature you must have a Sony Entertainment Network account and subscribe to the PlayStation®Plus service.

  • The maximum available storage capacity for one account is 1 GB, and the maximum number of saved data items that can be stored is 1000.


Set the time until the system automatically turns off

System Auto-Off

Under Settings (Settings) > Power Save Settings (Power Save Settings) > [System Auto-Off], you can now set the amount of time until the system automatically turns off for [Video/TV/Music/Photo] and for [Game/Other Features].

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Selecting multiple saved data items

System Auto-Off

Under Settings (Games) > Settings (Saved Data Utility (PS3™)), you can now select multiple saved data items, and then either delete or copy them as a group.

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Adjusting the sidetone level for microphone audio

When the wireless stereo headset (CECHYA-0080) is connected, you can now adjust the sidetone level for microphone audio. Select [Sidetone] under Settings (Settings) > Settings (Accessory Settings) > [Audio Device Settings].

Other new or revised features in version 4.25 (with 4.20 and 4.21)


New for 4.25: System software has been improved.


Network

Settings
Under Network (Date and Time Settings) > [Time Zone], [Samoa Islands] has been changed to [American Samoa] and [Independent State of Samoa].

Other
The encryption key has been renewed for AACS, the copy protection system for Blu-ray disc™ video content. If you see a message regarding encryption key renewal during playback of commercially available BD video software (BD-ROM), update the system software to the latest version. The encryption key will then be automatically renewed.

Notices

  • Do not download or install updates using data other than official update data provided online or on disc media by Sony Computer Entertainment, and do not download or install updates by methods other than those described in the system documentation or on this website. If you download or install update data from another source, by another method, or with a PS3™ system that has been altered or modified in any way, the PS3™ system may not operate properly and may not be able to install the official update data. Any of these actions may void the PS3™ system warranty and affect your ability to obtain warranty services and repair services from Sony Computer Entertainment.
  • This update is for PS3™ systems purchased in North America. DO NOT update your PS3™ system through this website if you purchased your system outside North America. There is no guarantee of proper operation with models sold outside North America.
  • The system software and system software updates installed on your system are subject to a limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.Visit http://www.scei.co.jp/ps3-eula for details.
  • If your PS3™ system software version is 4.25 (or later), you do not need to perform this update. To check the version of your system software, go to > Settings (Settings) > Settings (System Settings) > [System Software] field.
  • The [Install Other OS] and [Default System] features have been deleted in system software versions 3.21 and later. You will not be able to use [Install Other OS] or [Default System] under Settings (Settings) > Settings (System Settings).
    See the Consumer Alerts page for more details.
  • To play some software or use some features, you may first need to update the system software.
  • Depending on your PS3™ system software version, the screen images and icons that are used on this website may differ from those that appear on your system.

You can update your system software by any of the following methods:

  • System Update >>
    Update using the PS3™ system's [System Update] feature.
  • Update using a PC >>
    Download update data using a PC and save on storage media* or a USB Mass Storage device. Copy the update data to the PS3™ system's hard disk drive and perform the update.
  • Update using disc media >>
    Use the update data included on a game disc to perform the update.


*An appropriate USB adaptor (not included) is required to use storage media with some models of the PS3™ system.